Love horoscopes: Dec. 23 – Dec. 29

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Sizzle or fizzle

Things heat up quickly when sexy Mars forms an opposition to Uranus in Aries this week. It will feel like you're going from zero to 100 on the love speedometer. But like with any sudden burst of speed, it will be hard to keep control of your vehicle. In fact you could find things spinning out of control and heading towards a wipeout as early as Dec. 29 if you're not careful. Try to take things slow if you can. Everyone feels pumped in the heat of the moment, but you'll keep his interest by building on the suspense of getting together. This will do more to keep him hooked than jumping the gun will.

VIRGO (Aug. 22 – Sept. 21)

Your heartfelt admission that you did wrong won't make things right, but it will help mend a broken trust. The sun/Neptune sextile on the 24th says that this isn't the time to hold back. If you want a second chance then you need to be bold and to ask for it. There's no guarantee that you will get what you want, but the fact that you are willing to open yourself up to rejection speaks more about your recent emotional growth than any promises to do better in the future will.